Meet the Team

Lucy Hunt is a marine biologist with a Joint Hons degree in Marine biology and Zoology and a Masters in Marine Environmental Protection. She has been running marine awareness and education workshops and activities for all ages for over 15 years. In 2014, she founded Sea Synergy to help raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and encourage others to fall in love with the ocean and to help protect it. Lucy has been nominated as an Ashoka Changemaker, an Ocean Hero, and Kerry Businesswoman of the Year. Additionally, her work on ocean health and plastic pollution has been recognized by HRH Prince Charles. Lucy has managed and created international marine education projects inspiring over 100,000 people to engage in positive action for the Ocean such as the Volvo Ocean Race Sustainability Education program 2017-18.

Lucy is an avid scuba diver and loves doing anything in on or under the ocean. Although she has been to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Kinabalu, and Carrantuohill to test her hiking abilities, she is still trying to decide if she loves hiking as much as she loves her ocean adventures. She enjoys traveling but her favorite thing is coming home to the Kingdom of Kerry taking a walk on her local beach and introducing her home environment to as many people as possible, creating a connection with nature and an understanding of the intricacies of what it offers.

Irish sailor Damian Foxall has competed in ten round-the-world races, resulting in numerous world records and four round the world titles. He has subsequently been described as a national hero and Ireland’s top international sailor and attended a reception at the Presidential Residence in Ireland. Damian’s experience in the marine industry ranges from competing as an athlete to coaching and project management.

Damian’s true appreciation for the natural environment stems from his childhood experiences growing up on the Southwest coast of Ireland. Later in life, he pursued a career working offshore in all of the world’s oceans. He works as a marine consultant across multiple platforms and disciplines to highlight the importance of ocean health, most recently during the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, Damian worked for Vestas 11th Hour Racing as sustainability manager promoting ocean health as part of the team’s conservation strategy. Damian is a regular public speaker for business, education, and media platforms in both English and French. Damian’s skill as an outdoor adventure guide and expedition leader is put to good use at Sea Synergy.

Elis brings a unique and adventurous spirit to our team as the new Operations Manager. With a Master of Science in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, she has dedicated her life to understanding and protecting the natural world.

Her journey is truly inspiring. Elis has traveled across continents, from a bicycle trip spanning 20 countries from Germany to Singapore to sailing across the Indian Ocean. Along the way, she has volunteered with numerous nature conservation organizations, sharing her deep passion for the environment with others.

Elis’s love for the ocean began early, snorkeling in the seagrass beds of the Mediterranean Sea. This passion deepened after witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and the powerful sight of baby sea turtles hatching. Her belief in community-based conservation has been a driving force throughout her career, leading her to join our team.

When she’s not working, you can find Elis enjoying the outdoors through hiking, bird watching, and freediving. She also enjoys cooking and making music with friends.

Her personal motto is simple but powerful: “Find your thing!” Elis believes that while no single person can solve all the world’s problems, if everyone finds their own cause to fight for, together we can create a world of positive change.

Growing up in Kerry, my summers were spent exploring its shores, developing a curiosity and a grá for the sea. This inquisitiveness led to me becoming a Scuba Instructor and an Outdoor Educator, allowing me to explore our oceans near and far and to show others the beauty that lies beneath and around our coasts.

Hi, I am Christina. Originally from Germany and raised and born nowhere near the sea, I always had a strong interest in animals and nature and humpback whales have been my favourite since I can remember. After many detours and a newfound home in Ireland, I decided to finally follow my passion and studied marine biology in Galway. Through my studies I managed to work a summer as a whale watching guide in Iceland before eventually settling on Iveragh. Here I was part of the LIVE Project and am now part of Sea Synergy, enjoying to share my passion and knowledge for marine life, nature and adventures with locals and visitors.